$A$ uniform rod of mass $m$,length $L$,area of cross-section $A$ and Young's modulus $Y$ hangs from the ceiling. Its elongation under its own weight will be

  • A
    Zero
  • B
    $\frac{mgL}{2AY}$
  • C
    $\frac{mgL}{AY}$
  • D
    $\frac{2mgL}{AY}$

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